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The best part about plantains? They're usable no matter the stage of ripeness. Many people turn their noses up at green bananas, thinking they are too hard or starchy to snack on.
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What Is a Plantain?
Depending on how and when you cook them, they can taste sweet or savory. A lot of times, plantains are cooked in sugar or in ...
Allowing green plantains to sit in salt water for 15 to 20 minutes will help them retain their moisture when cooked, resulting in both a crispier exterior and a more tender interior. 35 Healthy ...
I ate tostones for the first time around 15 years ago. They were amazing, and I was even given some pointers and tips so I could make the dish on my own in my own kitchen. More recently, my former … ...
— From "Island Cooking" by Dunstan A. Harris. Makes 2 servings 1 large green plantain, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch diagonal slices Vegetable oil for frying Salt 1. Soak the plantain in salted ...
They're green when unripe but turn yellow, then dark, as they ripen. They're a mainstay in African, Caribbean, and Latino diets, where they're used more like potatoes than fruits. Plantain vs. banana ...
Versatile recipes for starchy plantains and unripe green bananas. By Tejal Rao A few weeks ago, my uninsulated home had a chill in it that I couldn’t chase away. I don’t think it’s a ...